# @bonhamscars on Instagram

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- **Posted:** 2025-01-30T16:46:07.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Bonhams|Cars (@bonhamscars) — https://gondola.cc/bonhamscars

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A rare and historically significant racing prototype, the 1954 Autobleu 750 MM Coupé is set to be a highlight of The Grand Palais Sale next week. Built by the short-lived French manufacturer Autobleu, this unique sports-racer was designed for endurance competition, featuring a tubular chassis, a tuned 750cc Renault engine, and a streamlined body by aerospace engineer Marcel Riffard. The car competed in the 1954 Mille Miglia with Jean Bianchi and Jean Sigrand, though an accident forced its early retirement. It returned in 1955 and 1956 but failed to finish, and also raced in the 12 Heures Internationales de Reims in 1956, placing 11th. After passing through multiple owners, it was acquired by its current Dutch enthusiast, who commissioned a meticulous restoration to 1955 specifications, carried out by MCW van der Mey, renowned for their Pebble Beach-winning craftsmanship.

With period Mille Miglia history, Dutch registration, and extensive documentation, this one-off prototype is a true collector’s piece. Its €100,000 restoration retained authenticity while ensuring drivability, and it has since been exhibited at 90 Anni 1000 Miglia in Brescia, Italy. Having competed in nine Mille Miglia Storica editions, the Autobleu remains a significant part of racing history and is now ready for its next chapter.

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The Grand Palais Sale | 6 February 2025 | Paris, France

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